Brazil introduces new low-interest loans to spur tech innovation. Vice President Geraldo Alckmin announced a record-low 4% interest rate for these loans. The program starts in September with a US$13 billion fund. It will support a range of tech projects. These include AI, green fuels, and digital economy efforts. “The goal is to energize our […]
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